CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament
The CSIO Spruce Meadows' 'Masters' Tournament is an annual fall equestrian show jumping event held in Calgary, Alberta.[1] It is highlighted by the BMO Financial Group Nations' Cup which offers a C$350,000 purse and is notable as "richest team show jumping event in the world" and also by the C$1,000,000 CN International.[2] Total purse amounts for the Spruce Meadows 'Masters' amount to over $2 million making it one of the richest show jumping events in the world.[3]
Historically, Great Britain currently holds more Nation's Cup titles at Spruce Meadows than any other nation with 10 victories out of the past 29. The 2006 victory by Canada marks the first time the home team has won a nation's cup at the Masters Tournament.
BMO Financial Group Nation's Cup Past Winners
Year | Nation | Anchor | Anchor Horse | Total Faults | Runner Up Nation | Total Faults | Third Place Nation | Total Faults |
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2015 | ![]() |
Rodrigo Pessoa | Status | 13 | ![]() |
16 | ![]() |
24 |
2014 | ![]() |
Eric Lamaze | Zigali P.S. | 9 | ![]() |
13 | ![]() |
21 |
2013 | ![]() |
Hans Dieter Dreher | Colore | 8* (0) | ![]() |
8 (4) | ![]() |
8 (4) |
2012 | ![]() |
Christian Ahlmann | Taloubet Z | 17 | ![]() |
22 | ![]() |
25 |
2011 | ![]() |
Roger-Yves Bost | Ideal de la Loge | 18 | ![]() |
21 | ![]() |
25 |
2010 | ![]() |
17 | ![]() |
21 | ![]() |
25 | ||
2009[4] | ![]() |
1 | ![]() |
12 | ![]() |
14 | ||
2008[5] | ![]() |
4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
8 | ||||
2007 | ![]() |
Christian Ahlmann | Cöster | 12* (0) | ![]() |
12 (4) | ![]() |
13 |
2006 | ![]() |
Ian Millar | In Style | 10* (4) | ![]() |
10 (8) | ![]() |
16 |
2004 | ![]() |
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2003 | ![]() |
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2002 | ![]() |
20 | ![]() |
32 | ![]() |
35 | ||
2001 | ![]() |
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2000 | ![]() |
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1999 | ![]() |
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1998 | ![]() |
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1997 | ![]() |
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1996 | ![]() |
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1995 | ![]() |
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1994 | ![]() |
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1993 | ![]() |
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* Denotes win by jump-off with the bracketed numbers indicating faults taken during jump-off
- The 2005 competition failed to yield results due to heavy rains.
2006 Nation's Cup Results
Despite taking only a mere six faults up to the final round, Great Britain created a jump-off situation during their final ride as their squad gained four faults to equal Canada's ten. The competition then culminated in a thrilling jump-off between the two teams as anchor riders Michael Whitaker and Ian Millar were selected to represent their respective teams. Despite faulting for the first time that day, it was Canada's Ian Millar riding eleven-year-old gelding In Style[2] who ensured Canada's first victory at this tournament. Taking the bronze was United States' national team, who rode strongly; taking only sixteen faults. The remaining rankings saw Germany take fourth place, the Netherlands achieving fifth place, and Belgium finishing in sixth.
Despite fairly warm temperatures and windy afternoon showers, attendance at the 2006 Nation's cup final held Saturday, September 9, approximated 60 870; a single day record for Spruce Meadows.[6]
Masters Grand Prix
The Masters tournament culminates with one of the top Grands Prix in the world of show jumping: the $1 Million CN International Grand Prix (formerly known as the du Maurier Limited International Grand Prix)
CP International Grand Prix Past Winners
- 2020 Not run due to Covid-19 [7]
- 2019 Beezie Madden
USA and Darry Lou
- 2018 Sameh El Dahan
EGY and Suma's Zorro
- 2017 Philipp Weishaupt
DEU and LB Convall
- 2016 Scott Brash
GBR and Hello Ursula XII
- 2015 Scott Brash
GBR and Hello Sanctos
- 2014 Ian Millar
CAN and Dixson
- 2013 Pieter Devos
BEL and Candy
- 2012 Olivier Philippaerts
BEL and Cabrio Van De Heffinck
- 2011 Eric Lamaze
CAN and Hickstead
- 2010 Jeroen Dubbeldam
NED and Simon
- 2009 McLain Ward
USA and Sapphire
- 2008 Nick Skelton
GBR and Arko III
- 2007 Eric Lamaze
CAN and Hickstead
- 2006 Eugenie Angot
FRA and Cigale du Tallis
- 2005 Beezie Madden
USA and Judgement
- 2004 Jos Lansink
BEL and Cumano
- 2003 Otto Becker
DEU and Dobels Cento
- 2002 Ludger Beerbaum
DEU and Goldfever 3
- 2001 Rodrigo Pessoa
BRA and Gandini Lianos
- 2000 Rodrigo Pessoa
BRA and Gandini Lianos
- 1999 Rene Tebbel
DEU and Radiator
- 1998 Nick Skelton
GBR and Virtual Village Hopes Are High
- 1997 Leslie Burr-Howard
USA and S'Blieft
- 1996 Peter Charles
IRL and La Ina
- 1995 Michael Whitaker
GBR and Everest Two-Step
- 1994 John Whitaker
GBR and Everest Grannusch
- 1993 Nick Skelton
GBR and Everest Dollar Girl
- 1992 John Whitaker
GBR and Henderson Gammon
- 1991 Ian Millar
CAN and Big Ben
- 1990 Otto Becker
DEU and Optibeurs Pamina
- 1989 Michael Whitaker
GBR and Next Mon Santa
- 1988 George Morris
USA and Rio
- 1987 Ian Millar
CAN and Big Ben
- 1986 John Whitaker
GBR and Next Milton
- 1985 Nick Skelton
GBR and Everest St. James
- 1984 Heidi Robbiani
CH and Jessica V
- 1983 Norman Dello Joio
USA and I Love You
- 1982 Malcolm Pyrah
GBR and Towerlands Anglezarke
- 1981 David Broome
GBR and Queens Way Philco
- 1980 Rob Ehrens
NED and Koh i Noor
- 1979 Eddie Macken
IRL and Carroll's Boomerang[8]
- 1978 Caroline Bradley
GBR and Tigre
- 1977 John Simpson
CAN and Texas
- 1976 Michael Vaillancourt
CAN and Branch County
* Results courtesy of the Spruce Meadows secretary.
References
- Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament Archived 2008-09-13 at the Wayback Machine
- Hunter Jumper News » Blog Archive » Jump Canada Announces Nations’ Cup Team for Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-09-13. Retrieved 2008-09-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) (6:00pm 25 October 2007)
- "Result Nations Cup of Canada, Spruce Meadows Masters 2009". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- "Result Nations Cup of Canada, Spruce Meadows Masters 2008". Archived from the original on 2011-07-26. Retrieved 2010-09-04.
- http://www.calgarysun.com (10 September 2006 )
- https://www.worldofshowjumping.com/Rolex-Grand-Slam-events/Spruce-Meadows-Masters-2020-cancelled.html
- Slavin, Michael (1998). Show Jumping Legends, Ireland 1868 -1998. Wolfhound Press. ISBN 0-86327-657-1. pg 142